SNAKE IN A POT

Since United Kingdom shockingly voted to leave the European Union on Thursday 23 rd June, many Ugandans (used this sense to mean Ugandans who were naturally born in Uganda and reside in Uganda) have waded into this debate some without facts.     It is typical for Ugandans to engage in current (and usually international) debates for which they have no facts about because it endears them to those listening that they are very knowledgeable, well informed and travelled.    Our national papers don’t help either because sometimes their Editorials make arguments based on sentiments rather than facts.    When I read in the Editorial of one of the dailies that ‘a vote for REMAIN would be a vote for the common man’ I knew then that the problem is not only the average Ugandan but possibly even those who ought to be informed are not on top of the subject.   As a Ugandan resident in UK, I would like to say that I understand why those who ticked LEAVE mad...

Today, we celebrate my daughter's birthday another milestone in my little girl's life!   For me this is a very special one because in exactly 3 weeks from today, I will be joining her at the south coast of England to receive her Bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture.   Rachael is a very special girl. She is very talented, bright and in many ways reminds me of myself.   Always jolly and cheerful that you can mistake her convivial behavior for naughtiness or insubordination.   She was probably the most challenging character in her teen age of all people that have gone through our hands.   She pushes boundaries in all aspects of life and many times you have to contend with her.   Unfortunately, she doesn't want to work that hard in academics probably because she knows she is brighter than the average person.   It is exactly for that reason that I almost dropped off my seat when she announced that she was going to pursue a career in architecture. ...